Buyer @ Helion Energy | Simplify Jobs

About Helion

We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world’s first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.

Since Helion’s founding in 2013, we have raised over $600 million from investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV).

Now we are working toward Polaris, which will be the first machine to demonstrate electricity from fusion, making this a great time to join Helion! Bring your skills, experiences, and determination to make a difference in the world. Together, we can make a future with unlimited clean electricity from fusion a reality.

What You Will Be Doing

Buyers ensure efficient, and operationally excellent execution of purchasing. You will report to the Director of Operations at our Everett, WA location.

Work directly with engineers to develop efficient, cost-effective solutions to a variety of challenges
Complete purchase orders and manage escalation process
Communicate order status to internal customers and coordinate delivery logistics
Resolve invoice issues with suppliers to ensure vendor payment
Help develop and implement purchasing processes to improve company efficiency
Onboard new suppliers to support development programs
Mine and analyze data from ERP systems using SQL, Excel, Python, or other programs

Required Skills

Bachelor’s degree or 6+ years of experience working in supply chain, production, or engineering function
2+ years of experience working in procurement, operations, or buying function supporting manufacturing
Demonstrated experience communicating with external suppliers and procuring parts
Experience establishing assembly lines, operational programs, or general production
Experience working for a high-growth technology or research startup
Experience in product development, new product introduction, and high-volume manufacturing

The pay range for this position is $64k-95k. This pay range may be inclusive of several career levels and will be narrowed based on several factors, including the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

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Benefits and Compensation

Our total compensation package includes generous equity and benefits, including but not limited to:

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
13 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
Annual wellness stipend

NOTE: Underrepresented people are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the job’s requirements. We believe in hiring people, not checklists, and encourage you to apply even if you do not check all of the boxes. If this job isn’t the one, we have many other openings that may be a fit.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. If we reach out to you to begin an interview process, we will also ask if you require any reasonable accommodation at that time.

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